Flare Joins XRPL Validator List as Anodos Finance Exits

Flare’s inclusion comes as it expands its DeFi services for XRP holders. The XRP Ledger Foundation has added Flare Networks to its recommended validator list, recognizing the project’s role in the network’s infrastructure. In a recent post on X, the Foundation said Flare aligns with the XRP Ledger’s core values and actively participates in its governance. It also acknowledged the project’s contributions to the wider ecosystem. What the Validator Changes Mean for the XRP Ledger The Foundation also removed Anodos Finance after the project requested its removal ahead of a planned validator shutdown by the end of October. It thanked the team for its contributions and cooperation with the XRP community. Following these changes, the Foundation’s recommended list and Ripple’s corresponding list contain 35 matching validator keys. Both lists also include a validator manifest linked to a domain associated with Flare. These recommended lists help server operators decide which validators to trust when configuring their Unique Node Lists (UNLs). A UNL identifies the validators a server relies on to reach agreement on new ledgers. Beyond reaching consensus, validators also support network gover...